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María Weather in August

María in August

The short of it: María in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 13 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 16° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 13 h 36 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & October

Thirty years of records give María an average August high of 33°, a low of 16° and some 7.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 36 min in mid-August, 55 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, María runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Vélez-Blanco, 6 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in María, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 36 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Vélez-BlancoAndalusia6 km ESE33°16°8.0 mm
Velez RubioAndalusia10 km SE34°17°7.0 mm
OriaAndalusia27 km SSW34°16°6.0 mm
HuéscarAndalusia35 km WNW35°17°6.0 mm
Puerto LumbrerasMurcia35 km ESE34°19°6.0 mm
AlboxAndalusia36 km S35°19°4.0 mm
CantoriaAndalusia40 km S35°19°4.0 mm
Huercal-OveraAndalusia41 km SSE34°20°6.0 mm

The Almanac · María Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of María by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°-1°43 mm12 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦
February12°0°39 mm13 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
March15°2°46 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April18°5°38 mm14 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°8°38 mm12 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°13°16 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
July34°16°6.0 mm12 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
August33°16°7.0 mm11 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September27°12°31 mm11 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°7°41 mm11 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November14°3°45 mm12 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
December11°0°53 mm12 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about María in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in María in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit María?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in María in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 34 min in December to 14 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in María in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for María in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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